This trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for graThis trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for grabs in contemporary society: fear mongering, the publicization of private life, the nature of truth, celebrity worship.

I recommend this entire series to anyone who loves a good tale told well and especially to those who appreciate taking a look at our society from a different perspective....more

This trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for graThis trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for grabs in contemporary society: fear mongering, the publicization of private life, the nature of truth, celebrity worship.

I recommend this entire series to anyone who loves a good tale told well and especially to those who appreciate taking a look at our society from a different perspective....more

This trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for graThis trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for grabs in contemporary society: fear mongering, the publicization of private life, the nature of truth, celebrity worship.

I recommend this entire series to anyone who loves a good tale told well and especially to those who appreciate taking a look at our society from a different perspective....more

This trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for graThis trilogy unfolded as a standard dystopian tale in which the masses are kept controlled. But the forth installment parallels many issues up for grabs in contemporary society: fear mongering, the publicization of private life, the nature of truth, celebrity worship.

I recommend this entire series to anyone who loves a good tale told well and especially to those who appreciate taking a look at our society from a different perspective....more

While the story is not wholly original (it being reminiscent of many other books), the author does present an interesting iteration. I loved the strenWhile the story is not wholly original (it being reminiscent of many other books), the author does present an interesting iteration. I loved the strength of the main character and her willingness to never give up. While this is not the most groundbreaking book I've read, I can't wait for the sequel....more

Waiting for the follow-up book in 2010 is going to be difficult. The author did a great job of painting the details of a zombie apocalypse world, evenWaiting for the follow-up book in 2010 is going to be difficult. The author did a great job of painting the details of a zombie apocalypse world, even though it includes some harsh fates for many sympathetic characters. I loved the strength of the main character, her perseverance despite the criticism of others. Overall, a well-woven tale that I can't wait to continue....more

I kept waiting for this book to start; I felt that the story never fully engaged. I began the book expecting this to be a dystopian tale. But that eleI kept waiting for this book to start; I felt that the story never fully engaged. I began the book expecting this to be a dystopian tale. But that element of the story was not developed....more

I made it 80 pages then finally admitted that I didn't care. The last 30 pages I had been skimming anyway, hoping that my interest would set in. The aI made it 80 pages then finally admitted that I didn't care. The last 30 pages I had been skimming anyway, hoping that my interest would set in. The author spent too much time on trivialities and not enough time on the meat of the story—like explaining why the world is in such bad shape. Constant references are made to past events but never explained—an omission that was a constant source of frustration for me. ...more

I liked The Hunger Games but loved Catching Fire. The first book set up the larger backstory that this book flushed out, making it more engaging and tI liked The Hunger Games but loved Catching Fire. The first book set up the larger backstory that this book flushed out, making it more engaging and tension-filled. The pacing and storytelling held my interest; during the day I often found myself daydreaming about what might happen next. And the wait for the next book begins......more

World War Z tells the history of the worldwide zombie war through a series of interviews. Millions of zombies are still roaming the earth, being systeWorld War Z tells the history of the worldwide zombie war through a series of interviews. Millions of zombies are still roaming the earth, being systematically eradicated, when the interviewer travels the globe collecting people's stories. What a clever approach, allowing multiple viewpoints and perspectives, from a Chinese doctor who told of the supposed origins of the zombies in China to soldiers describing the ineptitude of the military's initial response to many tales of corrupt politicians and businessmen. At times the narrative felt like thinly veiled politicizing about the current situation in the Middle East, the greediness of pharmaceutical companies, the ineptitude of government bureaucracy, the harm of empty rhetoric. The obviousness of this commentary in places felt tedious. But overall the author cleverly told his story, even down to his fabricated author bio....more